Graphing Kinetic & Potential Energy

Which graph best represents the relationship between mass and kinetic energy at a constant velocity?

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Jayla drops the same 10-kg ball from heights of 1 m, 2m, and 3 m. Which graph correctly shows the Kinetic Energy of the ball that Jayla dropped from each height?

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A skateboarder is shown in the Image. At which point is the skateboarder's potential energy the greatest?

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The table show the kinetic energy of six balls rolling on the ground. Which pair of graphs is BEST supported by the data in the table?

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A feather and a bowling ball are each dropped from an equal height in a vacuum and land at the same time. Which graph showing the total mechanical energy of the bowling ball as it falls?

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Claire is investigating potential and kinetic energy using a large ball. For her investigation, Claire will stand at the top of a hill and push the ball down the hill. The picture shows Claire's investigation. How will the ball's potential and kinetic energy change as it rolls down the hill?

• The ball's potential energy will increase, and it's kinetic energy will decrease.

• The ball's potential energy will decrease, and its kinetic energy will increase.

• The ball's potential and kinetic energy will both decrease.

• The ball's potential and kinetic energy will both increase.

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